Amidst rising food, rent, and utility costs, a proposed 31% property tax hike in Clayton County has residents up in arms. A recent meeting of the county commission featured a packed house of concerned citizens who said they are already struggling with bills and that their tax dollars weren’t being used efficiently to begin with. County leaders though say the major hike is needed to cover a $99 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025. Something’s got to give in the metro Atlanta county – SINKING…
Proposed Fulton Co. property tax hike
Fulton County homeowners let out a collective groan Monday following the announcement that property taxes will be increasing by more than 12% over the rollback millage rate. The hike, per the over the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, is to increase funding for the 2025 General Fund. The county will host three public meetings to discuss the plan with the public before the millage rate is set, but the likely tax hike has Fulton homeowners SINKING…
